Definitions For Cercus

Noun

{{en-noun, cerci}} (entomology) Structures on the end of on the end of the abdomen of most insects, sometimes long, hairlike sensory organs and sometimes smaller and rigid.

Derived terms

procercus

Translations

French: cerque, m

Etymology

From {{etyl, NL., en}} cercus, from (Ancient Greek)  κέρκος, , tail.

Anagrams

Cruces, cruces

Is Cercus a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
10
Words with Friends
13

The word Cercus is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends

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